Chapters 5 and 6, Interlude Summary

"The House Without Warning" September asks Ell about Pandemonium, discovering that he doesn't know much because he didn't get as far as "p" in the encyclopedia, but thinks that, considering how the magic of Fairyland works, their destination will find THEM. After a long day of travel, the friends suddenly come upon The House without Warning, home to the golem Lye, an artificial but intelligent being made entirely of soap with the word "TRUTH" carved into her forehead. Lye reveals that she is the creation and former best friend of the long-missing Good Queen Mallow whose rule, conversation reveals, was overthrown by The Marquess. September reveals her quest and promises to look for Good Queen Mallow when she gets to Pandemonium. Lye tells her that travelers must pass through the House before they get to Pandemonium, adding that all...